Towson University made me say, “WOW!” throughout the day today. The students desire and passion to create positive change was obvious from the start of our “Train the Trainer” session with the RAs (Resident Assistants) and the Peer Educators on campus. Everyone asked great questions and dived deeply into the discussion. You could tell this group of student LEADERS was going to help bring a large audience out to the evening “Can I Kiss You?” show.
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Right before the “Train the Trainer” session, we had an in-depth conversation with staff on being innovative and cutting-edge with teaching the many principles we discuss in the “Can I Kiss You?” program. We shared concepts using technology and HOW to approach sensitive issues with student populations.
At dinner, we discussed various views on certain kinds of educational/awareness events hosted on campuses. Next was the “Can I Kiss You?” program. As we approached the room about 30 minutes early, a long line had already gathered to get inside. Towson promoted getting FREE BOOKS & SHIRTS to the first 50 people. The promotion worked. The school was originally hoping to fill the room with 500 students. They easily topped their GOAL when additional chairs were needed and others ended up sitting on the floor to fit in the room. The energy was wonderful. A BIG THANK YOU to everyone throughout the day.
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I did not know that “no” was an answer. I’d been raised by the rule that “children should be seen and not heard.” I’d been raped as a child by family members. “No” was not a word that I could speak in my family. Even if I dared to whisper the word “no,” it was not heard. So how would I know to say “no” as a teen, when I was assaulted again? I was in group therapy in my twenties when I first learned that “no” was its own word, and I could own that word. I was 30 years old when the man I was dating asked me, “Can I kiss you?” It had taken 3 decades to feel respect and voice my choice. Thank you Mike for bringing civility and compassion to the stage. Sincerely, Lynn
PS I married the guy who asked.
I thought Mike was amazing throughout the day. He truly inspired me to rethink the way we go about presenting a powerful message (such as what he did onstage) to an audience that can be both informative AND fun. The small workshops were an honor to be a part of and really engaged the select few with their own approaches to building awareness AND following that up with action and results. I invite anyone who attended the event to post here and for those who didn’t, speak loud and proud to bring Mike back to campus again next year!